As we head into 2025, we are reviewing some of our work from 2024. One key output was our 2024 Summer Olympics Threat Assessment Joint Analytic Report (JAR), released a few weeks before the start of the games. The report looked at potential cyber threats to the Paris Olympic Games…
By Jeannette Jarvis, CTA Chief Membership and Communications Officer Passwords have always been a major source of frustration. The sheer number we must manage is overwhelming, with a recent study indicating that each of us juggles at least 100 passwords. This volume is simply unmanageable. With so many accounts…
By Chelsea Conard, Cyber Threat Report Analyst The Cyber Threat Alliance’s (CTA) Joint Analytic Reports (JAR) are a superb example of resilience through collaboration. The CTA is uniquely positioned to unite cybersecurity industry leaders and foster knowledge sharing for a stronger, collective defense. This collaborative effort not only enhances individual…
By Michael Daniel, CTA President & CEO The September 11th attacks changed our view of physical security. As a result, everyone had to invest more in protecting their people and facilities. At the time I was in charge of the Office of Management and Budget’s Intelligence branch, and we received…
By Euysun Hwang, Cybersecurity Analyst Intern In the highly digitalized world of cybersecurity, it’s easy to assume that remote meetings and virtual interactions are enough to sustain meaningful professional relationships. While digital tools certainly facilitate global collaboration and provide a fast, convenient way to connect, they are only one method…
By Euysun Hwang, Cybersecurity Analyst Intern In an era where digital interconnectedness defines both opportunity and vulnerability, the importance of strong cybersecurity frameworks cannot be overstated. Imagine a world where the internet is temporarily inaccessible: no access to Google or Apple Maps from your phone, no iMessages, WhatsApp, or Slack…
By Euysun Hwang, Cybersecurity Analyst Intern In today’s digital age, with the internet’s relentless flood of information, our lives resemble an endless stream of data flashing across a vast electronic screen. Social platforms like Facebook and Instagram not only capture our attention but also shape our interactions, turning every user…
By Rathna Kalidas, Senior Product Manager, K7 Computing I have often wondered about the gross mismatch between potential and reality in terms of Big Tech’s contributions to anti-cybercrime partnerships and collaborations; at the very least their presence in such partnerships is disproportionate to their reach and visibility. Big Tech, with its huge…
CTA Champion Patrick Donegan, Founder and Principal Analyst at Hardenstance, presents his guest blog on collaboration pertaining to the telecommunications industry. Cybersecurity collaboration comes in many flavors – here is an update from his participation in the Mobile World Congress earlier this year. Patrick Donegan, Founder and Principal Analyst,…
By Jeannette Jarvis, Chief Membership and Communications Officer The Cyber Threat Alliance (CTA) has been a catalyst in uniting cybersecurity vendors from around the globe to identify, share, and counteract cyber threats. This united front harnesses collective intelligence, resources, expertise, and industry best practices to fortify the security stance of…